We dropped the Alto off in Salmon Arm and proceeded to Kelowna, BC. We had decided that there was no need to take the Alto to Vancouver Island since it would be superfluous while free-loading from family and friends.
On the way to Kelowna, we stopped in Revelstoke to visit one of our favourite craftsmen, Trevor Kehler. Trevor is the owner/operator of U.S.E.D. (recycledseatbelts.ca) and he makes things from recycled automotive seat belts. Years ago, when Trevor was still doing the crafts fair circuit, I purchased one of his handbags for Tricia and nine years later it has a worn spot. This is after seeing daily usage over those years so we are not concerned with the quality of the handbag whatsoever! However, we decided it might be time to look into a new bag of some type. Trevor is mainly selling online now and never gets to the craft fairs out east anymore so we couldn't pass up the opportunity to drop into his shop. We got a tour of his workshop - he doesn't have a store front - and a demonstration of his craft since he insisted on repairing Tricia's old handbag because, well, he couldn't bare to see it out in the world with a worn spot. The magnetic clasp also had to be replaced since it wasn't quite up to snuff in his opinion - repairs for free. Did I mention that he is a craftsman? At any rate we left with a new handbag, essentially the same style as the old, and the old one in "like new" condition. Thank you Trevor!
From Revelstoke we proceeded to Kelowna and camped out at a Best Western. Our "campsite" was very well appointed with lovely shower, king size bed and WiFi that worked properly! It even came with a buffet breakfast.
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